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Web 2.0 New Tools, New Schools by: Gwen Solomon and Lynne Schrum
Book Study
Reader's Response
Chapter 1 New World, New Web, New Skills

Chapter 2 Students and Learning

Chapter 3 New Tools
Chapter 1
  • transformation in thinking
  • prepare students for fierce competition in the business world
  • free programs
Chapter 2
  • student access
  • customization generation
  • move toward project based learning-prepare students for college and the business world
  • connecting school as we know it to technology
Chapter 3
  • many tools that are accessible
    • blogs
    • wikis
    • podcasts
    • social networking
Chapter 4 New Tools in Schools

Chapter 5 Professional Development

Chapter 6 Leadership and New Tools

Chapter 7 Online Safety Security
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Chapter 8 Systemic Issues
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Chapter 9 New Schools
Assumption-the audience cares, knows, or participates in ethical behavior
Agree-that some people believe that availability = permission and accuracy
Argue-disagree that teaching internet safety should fall to the responsibility of the school
Aspire-to create a cyber awareness survey/program for all stakeholders

Assumption-children are being tested the way they are taught
Agree-technology can help bridge some gaps for ESE and ELL students
Argue-not enough time built into the "learning schedules" to integrate technology into the classroom
Aspire-to have more interaction with blogging/podcasting

Assumption-all schools are created equal (computer availability)
Agree-difficult to effectively integrate technology without proper training and time to implement
Argue-not everything can be a "game", practical use needs to be there also
Aspire-integrate web 2.0 into the curriculum